The Oliver Community Arts Council Board adjudicated seven applications for Contracted Service Agreements (CSAs) at its June 20th Board meeting. CSAs are fee-for-service contracts which enable a registered charity like the arts council to disburse funds to programmes, events, and projects that are in accord with its constitutional ,mandate. The contract empowers the recipient of […]

All artists are invited to submit a Call for Entry form to enter the 2012 Fall Art Show and Sale. Don’t delay! The deadline is Friday September 7. The theme is “Casting Shadows“, and is open to literal or figurative interpretation. Having a specific theme each year encourages new works, allows for more creativity and […]

British Columbia’s 40,000 public school teachers have voted to accept a new contact, bringing an end to a year-long labour dispute that saw teachers reduce service and shut down classes during a brief walkout. The BC Teachers’ Federation announced Friday that its members voted 75 per cent in favour of a tentative agreement that was reached […]

Been a long week of school and graduation activities – the best part of the week for many fireman and 2012 SOSS graduates was a photographic memory – of the two groups together – all made possible to the generous spirit of Oliver. This surprise here on ODN – picture supplied by Lori Martine. PRESS […]

Since the story below a mediator has worked with the two sides and an agreement seems final except for a vote needed next Thursday at the RDOS board table in Penticton. The employer used a section of the labour code to submit a final offer to employees and the workers said yes. Press here for […]